Description
Cleveland – Mid-Level Litigation Associate
The Cleveland office of Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an associate with 3–5 years of employment or complex litigation experience.
About the Role
Qualified candidates will have experience handling employment or complex litigation matters, including:
- Drafting position statements to government agencies
- Drafting and responding to pleadings
- Managing discovery
- Drafting and arguing motions
- Taking and defending depositions
- Participating in mediations, agency hearings, arbitrations, and trials
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- A commitment to client service and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- The ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing effectively to a team
- Admission to the Ohio Bar is required
Work Environment
We value work-life balance that seeks to meet the personal needs of our attorneys while ensuring the highest level of client service. Due to our commitment to a collaborative, team-oriented approach, we generally expect our Cleveland associates to be in the office, while recognizing the need for flexibility to accommodate personal and family needs.
Benefits
Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
Optional benefits include critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample (10 pages maximum)
We are not accepting submissions from search firms.
